Seasonal Paspalum vaginatum Physiological Characteristics Change with Agricultural Byproduct Biochar in Sandy Potting Soil.

ABSTRACT: A plastic pot open-air trial was conducted with the Paspalum vaginatum (seashore paspalum) using different rates of biochar or compost addition to sandy loam soil and two water treatments (60% and 20% of the water-holding capacity of the control) during three seasons (winter, spring, and summer). Paspalum growth, physiological characteristics, and physicochemical properties of soil were investigated. The effect of biochar on soil properties was assessed using factor analysis of mixed data (FAMD). Additionally, multiple factorial designs (MFA) were used to examine the impact of three biochars on physiological functions. Peanut hull biochar application increased soil fertility and chlorophyll concentration of paspalum leaves significantly compared to the other biochars. Physiological charact

SUBMITTER: Fetjah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9025672 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature